America Bahamas The opposition Progressive Liberal Party won 32 of 39 parliamentary seats in last week's election, making Philip Brave Davis the new prime minister; the government was ousted over the severe economic crisis that led to a 16% drop in GDP
America Bahamas The Inter-American Development Bank approved a Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects of $100 million, with a first loan of $50 million, to upgrade potable water supply and sanitation services in the Family Islands and New Providence
America Bahamas The Bahamas International Film Festival will show 40 films from 28 countries during its 19th edition opening today; 2024 edition will celebrate the vision of Caribbean filmmakers and will premiere with the Kevin Taylor film “They Call Me Peanuts”
America Bahamas 'Rehabilitation Month' was launched by the Department of Rehabilitation Services/Welfare with the theme 'Rehabilitation Starts from Within'; initiatives will continue until Friday 29 November
America Bahamas The British government has handed over 10.000 pages of archival documents relating to The Bahamas' path to independence from Britain in 1973; digital copies of these documents should soon be available for online consultation